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Senior Mission Systems Engineer

IronMountain Solutions
Huntsville, USAfull_timePosted 8 May 2026

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<p><strong>501601 Senior Mission Systems Engineer</strong></p> <p>Work Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Huntsville, Alabama</p> <p>Schedule:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full Time</p> <p>Relocation: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Negotiable</p> <p>IronMountain Solutions is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced <strong>Senior Mission Systems Engineer</strong> to support a government customer in the Huntsville, AL area. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated leader capable of operating with minimal supervision, building strong relationships across multiple project offices, and managing complex technical programs from concept through fielding.</p> <p><strong>Education and General Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline.</li> <li>Minimum 12 years’ experience in a technical field related to Army Aviation.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in senior-level program execution, from concept design to product integration and obtaining Airworthiness Release.</li> <li>Extensive background in technical project management, weapons integration, and Launched Effects (LE) integration.</li> <li>Expert knowledge of aircraft systems and formal systems engineering processes, including requirement development, analysis, and verification.</li> <li>Understanding of aircraft mission systems, including navigation, communication, sensor suites (e.g., EO/IR, Radar), and electronic warfare systems.</li> <li>Experience with Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA), including standards like Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) and Open Mission Systems (OMS).</li> <li>Familiarity with military data bus architectures (e.g., MIL-STD-1553) and Ethernet-based data networks.</li> <li>Experience working on Army Aviation development programs and supporting government Project Management Offices (PMO) is highly desired. A background in Special Operations Forces Support Activity (SOFSA) is a plus.</li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal skills are required to facilitate coordination with government leadership, prime contractors, and cross-functional teams.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job Duties:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, responsible for the strategic management of development, integration, and sustainment programs.</li> <li>Act as the primary technical Subject Mat

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